Pennsylvania SB419 establishes the Train Derailment Emergency Grant Program to aid those affected by the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.
Pennsylvania SB419 creates the Train Derailment Emergency Grant Program and the Train Derailment Emergency Grant Fund. The program provides grants to individuals and small businesses negatively impacted by the February 3, 2023, train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Eligible expenses include medical costs, lost income, property value loss, business expenses, and relocation costs. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency administers the program, with grants awarded based on actual proof of impact.
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